QUALIFICATION HANDBOOK

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1 QUALIFICATION HANDBOOK Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry ( ) June 2011 Version 1.0

2 Qualification at a glance Subject area Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry City & Guilds number 3296 Age group approved 16+ Assessment Portfolio of assessment Fast track Auto Approval: Level 2 Certificate in Package Distribution Services Level 2 Certificate in Mail Services Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Motor Cycle/Pedal Cycle) Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Van) Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Rigid Vehicle) Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Articulated or Draw Bar Vehicle) Level 3 Certificate in Logistics Operations Level 2 Certificate in International Trade and Logistics Operations Level 3 Certificate in Traffic Office Support materials Centre handbook Registration and certification See Walled Garden/Online Catalogue for last details Title and level Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry City & Guilds number Accreditation number /1361/8 2 City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry ( )

3 Contents 1 Introduction 4 Structure 4 2 Centre requirements 5 Approval 5 Resource requirements 5 Candidate entry requirements 6 3 Delivering the qualification 7 Initial assessment and induction 7 Recording documents 7 4 Assessment 8 Assessment of the qualification 8 Recognition of prior learning (RPL) 8 5 Units 9 Unit 201 Employee rights and responsibilities in the logistics industry 10 Appendix 1 Relationships to other qualifications 13 Appendix 2 Sources of general information 14 City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry ( ) 3

4 1 Introduction This document tells you what you need to do to deliver the qualification: Area Who is the qualification for? What does the qualification cover? Is the qualification part of a framework or initiative? Description It is for candidates who work in the logistics sector It allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the Logistics sector The award is a compulsory component of the logistics apprenticeships and learners will need to achieve the award alongside one of the following qualifications to achieve an apprenticeship qualification: Level 2 Certificate in Package Distribution Services Level 2 Certificate in Mail Services Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Motor Cycle/Pedal Cycle) Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Van) Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Rigid Vehicle) Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Articulated or Draw Bar Vehicle) Level 3 Certificate in Logistics Operations Level 2 Certificate in International Trade and Logistics Operations Level 3 Certificate in Traffic Office Structure To achieve the Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry, learners must achieve 5 credits from the mandatory unit 201. Unit accreditation number Mandatory City & Guilds unit Unit title H/502/ Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry Credit value 5 4 City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry ( )

5 2 Centre requirements Approval Centres currently offering the following qualifications are automatically approved to offer this qualification: Level 2 Certificate in Package Distribution Services Level 2 Certificate in Mail Services Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Motor Cycle/Pedal Cycle) Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Van) Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Rigid Vehicle) Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Articulated or Draw Bar Vehicle) Level 3 Certificate in Logistics Operations Level 2 Certificate in International Trade and Logistics Operations Level 3 Certificate in Traffic Office To offer this qualification, new centres will need to gain both centre and qualification approval. Please refer to the Centre Manual - Supporting Customer Excellence for further information. Centre staff should familiarise themselves with the structure, content and assessment requirements of the qualification before designing a course programme. Resource requirements Centre staffing Staff delivering this qualification must be able to demonstrate that they meet the following occupational expertise requirements. They should: be occupationally competent or technically knowledgeable in the area for which they are delivering training and/or have experience of providing training. This knowledge must be to the same level as the training being delivered have recent relevant experience in the specific area they will be assessing have credible experience of providing training. Centre staff may undertake more than one role, eg tutor and assessor or internal verifier, but cannot internally verify their own assessments. City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry ( ) 5

6 Assessors and internal verifiers Assessor/Verifier (A/V) units are valued as qualifications for centre staff, but they are not currently a requirement for the qualification. Continuing professional development (CPD) Centres must support their staff to ensure that they have current knowledge of the occupational area, that delivery, mentoring, training, assessment and verification is in line with best practice, and that it takes account of any national or legislative developments. Candidate entry requirements City & Guilds does not set entry requirements for this qualification. However, centres must ensure that candidates have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification successfully. Age restrictions City & Guilds cannot accept any registrations for candidates under 16 as this qualification is not approved for under 16s. 6 City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry ( )

7 3 Delivering the qualification Initial assessment and induction An initial assessment of each candidate should be made before the start of their programme to identify: if the candidate has any specific training needs, support and guidance they may need when working towards their qualification. any units they have already completed, or credit they have accumulated which is relevant to the qualification. the appropriate type and level of qualification. We recommend that centres provide an induction programme so the candidate fully understands the requirements of the qualification, their responsibilities as a candidate, and the responsibilities of the centre. This information can be recorded on a learning contract. Recording documents City & Guilds has developed a set of Recording forms including examples of completed forms, for new and existing centres to use as appropriate. Recording forms are available on the City & Guilds website. Although new centres are expected to use these forms, centres may devise or customise alternative forms, which must be approved for use by the external verifier, before they are used by candidates and assessors at the centre. Amendable (MS Word) versions of the forms are available on the City & Guilds website. City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry ( ) 7

8 4 Assessment Assessment of the qualification Candidates must: have a completed portfolio of evidence for each unit A workbook for this unit has been developed by Skills for Logistics and is available for download from their website Recognition of prior learning (RPL) Recognition of prior learning means using a person s previous experience or qualifications which have already been achieved to contribute to a new qualification. RPL is allowed and is also sector specific. 8 City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry ( )

9 5 Units Availability of units Below is a list of the learning outcomes for the unit. Structure of unit The unit has the following: City & Guilds reference number unit accreditation number (UAN) title level credit value unit aim relationship to NOS, other qualifications and frameworks endorsement by a sector or other appropriate body information on assessment learning outcomes which are comprised of a number of assessment criteria City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry ( ) 9

10 Unit 201 Employee rights and responsibilities in the logistics industry UAN: H/502/9963 Level: Level 2 Credit value: 5 GLH: 32 Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body: Unit aim: This unit is endorsed by Skills for Logistics, the Sector Skills Council for Logistics This unit aims to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in employee rights and responsibilities in the logistics industry. Learning outcome The learner will: 1. Know the employee rights and responsibilities in the logistics industry Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 Describe own work role in your organisation 1.2 Describe the statutory rights and responsibilities relating to own job role 1.3 Describe organisational policies and procedures in relation to own job role 1.4 Describe the main components of own contract of employment Learning outcome The learner will: 2. Understand the role of the logistics organisation in employment rights and responsibilities Assessment criteria The learner can: 2.1 Identify the rights and responsibilities of the organisation 2.2 Identify problems that can occur when working to the employment rights and responsibilities of the organisation 2.3 Explain the appropriate action to take in order to deal with identified problems 10 City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry ( )

11 Learning outcome The learner will: 3. Understand the use of information in relation to employment Assessment criteria The learner can: 3.1 Describe the main components of a pay slip 3.2 Review own pay slip for accuracy 3.3 Review key information contained in own contract of employment 3.4 Explain the importance of information held on your own personnel file 3.5 Identify the nominated person responsible for health and safety in your own workplace 3.6 Describe sources of advice and information in relation to employment rights and responsibilities Learning outcome The learner will: 4. Know sources of information in relation to employment rights and responsibilities Assessment criteria The learner can: 4.1 Explain different types of representative bodies 4.2 Explain organisational policies and procedures that relate to employment rights and responsibilities 4.3 Describe the sources of advice and information in relation to employment rights and responsibilities to include: access to work additional learning and support career pathways training opportunities health, safety and security trade unions 4.4 select internal and external sources of information that are valid and reliable Learning outcome The learner will: 5. Comply with employment rights and responsibilities in the workplace Assessment criteria The learner can: 5.1 Follow statutory requirements and organisational policies and procedures that relate to own job role including: health, safety and security personal protective equipment equality, diversity and harassment data protection working hours safeguarding City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry ( ) 11

12 Learning outcome The learner will: 6. Understand public concerns about the logistics sector Assessment criteria The learner can: 6.1 Describe issues of public concern that may affect your own organisation and the wider industry including environmental issues low carbon agenda 12 City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry ( )

13 Appendix 1 Relationships to other qualifications Links to other qualifications This qualification is a compulsory component within all logistics apprenticeship frameworks: Level 2 Certificate in Package Distribution Services Level 2 Certificate in Mail Services Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Motor Cycle/Pedal Cycle) Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Van) Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Rigid Vehicle) Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Articulated or Draw Bar Vehicle) Level 3 Certificate in Logistics Operations Level 2 Certificate in International Trade and Logistics Operations Level 3 Certificate in Traffic Office Information on the logistics apprenticeship frameworks can be found at: Literacy, language, numeracy and ICT skills development This qualification can develop skills that can be used in the following qualifications: Functional Skills (England) see Essential Skills (Northern Ireland) see Essential Skills Wales (from September 2010). City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry ( ) 13

14 Appendix 2 Sources of general information The following documents contain essential information for centres delivering City & Guilds qualifications. They should be referred to in conjunction with this handbook. To download the documents and to find other useful documents, go to the Centres and Training Providers homepage on Centre Manual - Supporting Customer Excellence contains detailed information about the processes which must be followed and requirements which must be met for a centre to achieve approved centre status, or to offer a particular qualification, as well as updates and good practice exemplars for City & Guilds assessment and policy issues. Specifically, the document includes sections on: The centre and qualification approval process Assessment, internal quality assurance and examination roles at the centre Registration and certification of candidates Non-compliance Complaints and appeals Equal opportunities Data protection Management systems Maintaining records Assessment Internal quality assurance External quality assurance. Access to Assessment & Qualifications provides full details of the arrangements that may be made to facilitate access to assessments and qualifications for candidates who are eligible for adjustments in assessment. The centre homepage section of the City & Guilds website also contains useful information such on such things as: Walled Garden: how to register and certificate candidates on line Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF): general guidance about the QCF and how qualifications will change, as well as information on the IT systems needed and FAQs Events: dates and information on the latest Centre events Online assessment: information on how to register for GOLA/e-volve assessments. 14 City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry ( )

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